While enduring an experience that is so thoroughly draining, it is imperative that you are taking concrete steps to find comfort and replenishment, whenever and wherever you can.
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High profile stories of infertility and pregnancy loss reach the furthest corners of social media and give voice to experiences that so many others are suffering in silence. But they also give permission to readers to feel and think certain things about these experiences. This includes those who are enduring something similar, as well as those who have not yet, or possibly will never, go through anything like it. And therein lies the immense power wielded by media platforms when these articles are published.
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Using Assisted Reproductive Technology to conceive steals our faith in our own bodies and our life-long understanding of how the world works. Where does the belief that conception is the most natural thing in the world leave those of us who need a little boost to reproduce? How do we reconcile what that means for ourselves, our family, our community and yes, even our species?
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Getting a second (and even third) opinion is one of the most painless and helpful things you can and should do. There is little to be lost, and often much to be gained, from presenting your entire fertility history, along with everything you have undergone with your current doctor, to a new, experienced RE for a set of fresh eyes and a fresh perspective.
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Supporting a loved one as they endure infertility is no easy feat. You are likely dealing with someone who is going through months and years-long waves of disappointment, hopelessness, grief, and heartbreak. The good news is, although there is no guidebook for those experiencing infertility, there certainly is one for those in supportive roles.
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More than anything, a Fertility Coach exists to help ease the profound burden of infertility. A good Fertility Coach has been there and knows first-hand how overwhelming, confusing, painful and lonely the process can be. Your relationships, your confidence, your bank account and your body may all take a massive hit as you endure infertility. Here’s how a Fertility Coach can help.
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